#0127 · New Hoenn #174 · omega ruby alpha sapphire · gen 6
Stag Beetle Pokémon
Pinsir is astoundingly strong. It can grip a foe weighing twice its weight in its horns and easily lift it. This Pokémon’s movements turn sluggish in cold places.
Total: 500
Hyper Cutter
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Mold Breaker
Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
Moxie (hidden)
Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
EV yield (current): +2 ATK
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No encounter data for this game
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 1 | Vise GripThe target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | 55 | 100% | ||
| 1 | Focus EnergyThe user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.▶ User |
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| 4 | BindThings such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 15 | 85% |
| 8 | Seismic TossThe target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | — | 100% |
| 11 | HardenThe user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| 15 | RevengeAn attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 60 | 100% |
| 18 | Vital ThrowThe user attacks last. In return, this throw move never misses.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 70 | — |
| 22 | Double HitThe user slams the target with a long tail, vines, or a tentacle. The target is hit twice in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 35 | 90% |
| 26 | Brick BreakThe user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 75 | 100% |
| 29 | SubmissionThe user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 80 | 80% |
| 33 | X-ScissorThe user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 80 | 100% |
| 36 | Storm ThrowThe user strikes the target with a fierce blow. This attack always results in a critical hit.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 60 | 100% |
| 40 | Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| 43 | ThrashThe user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.▶ Random opponent | Normal | 120 | 100% |
| 47 | SuperpowerThe user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 120 | 100% |
| 50 | GuillotineA vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 30% |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| TM06 | ToxicA move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Poison | — | 90% | |
| TM08 | Bulk UpThe user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.▶ User | Fighting | — | — | |
| TM10 | Hidden PowerA unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM11 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — | |
| TM15 | Hyper BeamThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM17 | ProtectEnables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM18 | Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — | |
| TM21 | FrustrationA full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM23 | Smack DownThe user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 50 | 100% | |
| TM26 | EarthquakeThe user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 100 | 100% | |
| TM27 | ReturnA full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM28 | DigThe user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ground | 80 | 100% | |
| TM31 | Brick BreakThe user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 75 | 100% | |
| TM32 | Double TeamBy moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM39 | Rock TombBoulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 60 | 95% | |
| TM42 | FacadeAn attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM44 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| TM45 | AttractIf it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 100% | |
| TM46 | ThiefThe user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | 60 | 100% | |
| TM48 | RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% | |
| TM52 | Focus BlastThe user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 120 | 70% | |
| TM54 | False SwipeA restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 40 | 100% | |
| TM56 | FlingThe user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.▶ Selected Pokémon | Dark | — | 100% | |
| TM68 | Giga ImpactThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% | |
| TM71 | Stone EdgeThe user stabs the target with sharpened stones from below. Critical hits land more easily.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 100 | 80% | |
| TM75 | Swords DanceA frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM76 | Struggle BugWhile resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.▶ All opponents | Bug | 50 | 100% | |
| TM78 | BulldozeThe user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.▶ All other Pokémon | Ground | 60 | 100% | |
| TM80 | Rock SlideLarge boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.▶ All opponents | Rock | 75 | 90% | |
| TM81 | X-ScissorThe user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 80 | 100% | |
| TM87 | SwaggerThe user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | 90% | |
| TM88 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM90 | SubstituteThe user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — | |
| TM94 | Secret PowerAn attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% | |
| TM100 | ConfideThe user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| HM01 | CutThe target is cut with a scythe or claw. This can also be used to cut down thin trees.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 95% | |
| HM04 | StrengthThe target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 80 | 100% | |
| HM06 | Rock SmashThe user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.▶ Selected Pokémon | Fighting | 40 | 100% |
Tutor: BindThings such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.▶ Selected Pokémon, SnoreAn attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon, Focus PunchThe user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.▶ Selected Pokémon, SuperpowerThe user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.
Does not evolve in this game
hyper cutter hyper cutter, mold breaker
hyper cutter, mold breaker hyper cutter, mold breaker, moxie
Egg moves: Fury AttackThe target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon, Quick AttackThe user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.▶ Selected Pokémon, FlailThe user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.▶ Selected Pokémon, Feint AttackThe user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.▶ Selected Pokémon, SuperpowerThe user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.▶ Selected Pokémon, FeintAn attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.▶ Selected Pokémon, Close CombatThe user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.▶ Selected Pokémon, Me FirstThe user cuts ahead of the target to steal and use the target’s intended move with greater power. This move fails if it isn’t used first.▶ Selected Pokémon, Bug BiteThe user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.▶ Selected Pokémon